High Courts
Delhi HC seeks Kuldeep Sengar's stand on Unnao rape survivor's plea in custodial death case
In her appeal, the survivor said Sengar and other convicts should be held guilty under Sections 302 of the IPC for murde...
'Systemic failure' in land acquisition cases; resolve them on mission-mode: HC to govt
Its remarks came on a plea filed by a bunch of residents in Beed district whose lands were acquired by the irrigation di...
National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear on Mar 9 ED plea against Gandhi
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), objected to the request made by the coun...
DM's certificate under Transgender Act conclusive proof for gender change: Allahabad HC
The court passed the order on February 10 while disposing of a petition filed by Khush R Goel, who had challenged a June...
Plea in Kerala HC seeks to halt pineapple farming in Athirappilly over ecological concerns
The public interest litigation by wildlife activist Angels Nair claimed that the pineapple cultivation was being carried...
Delhi High Court Grants Temporary Injunction Against Use of 'Lotus Splash' in Trademark Infringement Case
Court restrains Dpka Universal Consumer Ventures from using 'Lotus Splash' due to infringement of Lotus Herbals' registe...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi
Court rules that BJP's complaint lacked proper authorization and failed to meet procedural requirements....
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance for Wife and Child Under Section 125 Cr.P.C.
Court Emphasizes Maintenance as a Recurring Right, Dismisses Procedural Objections...
Major deficiencies in TDB system governing sacred offerings at Sabarimala: Kerala HC
The SIT, comprising officers of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), told the bench that it has registered a...
MP HC sends back Bhojshala dispute case to Indore bench for hearing
Hindus consider Bhojshala a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim community claims the 11th-...
Acts preceding actual partial penetration without ejaculation is attempt to rape: Chhattisgarh HC
Additional Sessions Judge, Dhamtari (Camp-Raipur), had convicted Vasudeo Gond on April 6, 2005, under section 376(1) of ...
U'khand HC voids PITCUL managing director's appointment
The petition filed by chief engineer Rajiv Gupta and others challenged the government order issued on September 10, 2022...
Patna HC slams Bihar govt for ‘failing’ to implement prohibition law
The court noted an “alarming trend” of minors and young adults, including those who have just turned 18 or 19, being use...
Allahabad HC seeks UP govt's response to PIL on institutions with suspended recognition
The petitioner's counsel, Ashok Pande, said the registrar of UP Board of Madarsa Education had recommended that grant-in...
Child raised exclusively by mother cannot be compelled to carry father's surname, caste: HC
A society that claims to be developing cannot insist that a child's public identity must be anchored to a father who is ...
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to form high-level panel into woman's death during treatment
The court said that this committee will be chaired by the principal of the medical college and will have members from di...
`Were you sleeping?': Bombay HC slams Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra
Installations such as naval air stations are of paramount importance for the country's security, the HC said, adding, "T...
Can't say when I'll return to India; legally barred from leaving UK: Mallya tells Bombay HC
The businessman, in his statement to HC, said he cannot give a definite date for his return as he does not have his Indi...
Bombay HC chides Navy for `sleeping' over construction of high-rise near INS Shikra
Installations such as naval air stations are of paramount importance for the country's security, the HC said, adding, "T...
HC seeks Delhi govt stand on plea over audit of private school accounts
"It is a matter of record that even after conducting inspections of over 1,624 private unaided schools, the Respondent N...
Fill vacant posts in DCPCR by mid-April: HC tells Delhi govt
The Delhi government filed an affidavit to state that the process of appointment of the chairperson and members was like...
'Policing should be left to police': Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking dedicated cell for missing person cases
"The NCT of Delhi has become a 'transit hub' and 'destination' for the inexplicable disappearance of its residents. Offi...
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea challenging provisions of data protection law
“The DPDP Act and DPDP Rules together enable broad state surveillance, long-term storage of personal and behavioural dat...
Uttarakhand High Court Acquits Two in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case Citing Insufficient Evidence
Forensic and Electronic Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt; Convictions Under IPC Sections 376(2)...
Kerala High Court Nullifies Rs. 20 Crore Allocation for "Nava Keralam Programme," Cites Fiscal Violations
Court finds programme expenditure without legislative sanction and improper departmental allocation, orders suspension o...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Accused in 1982 Dacoity Case Citing Insufficient Evidence
Convictions Overturned Due to Inconsistencies in Witness Testimonies and Lack of Corroborative Evidence...
Delhi High Court Temporarily Suspends Sentence of Rajpal Yadav in Cheque Bounce Case
Suspension granted following partial payment and pending revision petitions, subject to strict compliance with court-imp...
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Medical Shop Owner in NDPS Case
Prosecution Fails to Establish Illegal Activity Under NDPS Act; Court Cites Lack of Evidence...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail in Codeine Syrup Case
Court emphasizes strict compliance with NDPS Act exemptions; rejects plea of applicants in large-scale Codeine syrup sei...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Charges Against Neeraj Kumar in Rape and Blackmail Case
Court Finds Lack of Evidence and Consensual Conduct; Charges Under IPC and IT Act Dismissed...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Matrimonial Disputes
Court Affirms Privacy Rights Are Not Absolute, Emphasizes Fair Trial in Family Court Proceedings...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Awards Over Rs. 1.37 Crore in Compensation to Student for 100 percent Disability
Landmark Judgment Holds University Liable for Negligence Leading to Student's Permanent Disability...
Chairperson, member posts in DCW can't remain vacant: Delhi HC
The petition said non-functioning of DCW was in violation of Articles 14, 15(3) and 21 of the Constitution as it defeats...
Rajasthan HC takes disciplinary action against eight judicial officers
The development came on a day when the high court premises at Jhalamand in Jodhpur received a bomb threat via e-mail. As...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Ramphal and Dhuram in Dacoity Case
Conviction under Sections 395 and 397 IPC Overturned Due to Insufficient Evidence and Legal Misinterpretations...
Delhi High Court Overturns Summary Judgment in Lease Dispute, Orders Full Trial
The court emphasizes the necessity of a trial to resolve disputed facts and legal questions in the case between Cottage ...